Autism Live 10.1.25: Fred Melamed
On Today’ show Shannon welcomes actor and father Fred Melamed for a frank discussion about raising children to become adults and the world they have now inherited. How are current policies impacting the autism community and the adults on the spectrum we love. Fred is known for speaking his mind and calling it like he […]
Autism Live 9.17.25: Sam Mitchell
On Today’s show Shannon welcomes Sam Mitchell, an entrepreneur, podcast host, and motivational speaker who lives with autism, using his platform, Autism Rocks and Rolls to challenge the stigma surrounding autism by promoting self-acceptance and celebrating neurodiversity. Sam talks with Shannon about Autism in the Workplace, Mental Health, and much more. Today’s jargon is stimming. Check out this episode!
Autism Live 9.10.25: What we lost in COVID
On Today’s show Shannon discusses what our children lost during the COVID lockdown and how to help them to be caught up! Let’s face it, all of our kids lost different things, but they all have one thing is common – They LOST OPPORTUNITIES. We can choose to ignore this or we can help to […]
Autism Live 9.3.25: Judi Uttal
Autism in Entertainment has been moving and shaking since they were last on the show. Judith Uttal and Marlen Sharpe join Shannon to talk about all of the amazing work they have been able to do in the last few months. Plus there is a new Fun Raiser you may want to be involved in! […]
Autism Live 8.27.25: Soo Cho
On today’s show Shannon welcomes the fabulous Soo Cho to talk about her new venture Committed Actions. Soo is an amazing autism expert who has helped children, teens, and adults around the globe to communicate in modalities that work for them. Soo shares critical information about Augmentative and Alternative Communication as well as the keys […]
Autism Live 8.20.25: Manish Arora
Have you ever been frustrated that “early intervention” is considered the best course of action when treating autism, but the waiting list to get a diagnosis is sometimes 1-2 years? On today’s show Manish Arora, founder and CEO of Linus Biotechnology, joins Shannon to talk about the future of diagnosing autism. Spoiler Alert: The future […]
Autism Live 8.13.25: What I wish Every Parent of a 3- 5 yr old on the Spectrum KNEW!
On today’s show Shannon is going to ROCK THE BOAT! Do you have a 3, 4, or 5 year old child with an Autism Diagnosis? Shannon is going to tell you the bold truth about what she wishes you knew. Because if you knew these things, you would make it a priority to do them […]
Autism Live 8.12.25: Parent to Parent Back to School Tips
Today on Autism Live Shannon gives Back to School tips that focus on the a roadmap to success. What has to happen at home, what needs to happen at school, and how do we best prepare our child for success? Check out this episode!
Autism Live 8.6.25: Grant Harris
Grant Harris of GTH Consulting, LLC, 3x published autistic author, and Hall of Fame athlete, joins Shannon to discuss: Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Redesigning Systems for Inclusion from the Boardroom to the Mailroom and Maximizing Manhood as a Black Neurodivergent Professional as well as The Role of Leadership in Promoting Neurodiversity. The Jargon of the […]
Autism Live 7.16.25: Ella Maisy Purvy
If you haven’t been watching PATIENCE on PBS, you owe it to yourself to subscribe to PBS Masterpiece and catch up. On today’s show Shannon interviews Ella Maisy Purvis, the star of Patience to discuss the hit show, making season 2, and the ins and outs of authentically representing autism. Today’s jargon is Hyperlexia. Check […]